This message is from: Gail Russell <g...@zeliga.com>

> OR....maybe the reason I am paying $300 a year to maintain an estimated 10
> foals-worth of semen from WS Romulus, with no plan for using it.  While his
> genetics are widely available, and he is linebred, there might be something
> to be said for maintaining his genetics that are further up the family tree.
>

Is it FairAcres Ole who may be gelded this spring if no one steps forward
to keep him intact?  I gather he is valuable for his disposition, and
leaning toward the drafty side.  Should a breed philanthropist be sought to
get his semen frozen and preserved if no one plans to keep him intact?

Gail

> That is one of the reasons that I am keeping several stallions intact,
> keeping a variety of lineage available...though at a substantial cost to
> us in upkeep and physical work!
> BethStarfire Farm

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